insulation
gb/ˌɪnsəlˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪnsəlˈeɪʃən/
B1
英語
~ 10000
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
entity
1
material that prevents heat or sound loss
Material that covers or fills something so that less heat, sound, or electricity can move through it.
用法パターン：
insulation in [a place]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse "insulation" with "isolation". "Insulation" is about stopping heat, sound, or electricity from passing, while "isolation" is about keeping people or things separate. Also, "insulation" is usually uncountable; we normally say "some insulation" or "good insulation", not "an insulation" or "insulations".
類義語
insulating material (More explicit and slightly more technical; clearly names the material itself.)
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padding (Often used when the insulation is soft and thick, especially in clothing or packaging.)
対義語
exposure (Suggests having no protective material, leaving something open to heat, cold, or noise.)
コロケーション
roof insulation
|wall insulation
|loft insulation
|pipe insulation
|sound insulation
|electrical insulation
テーマ
home
|technology
|environment
|science
|housing
例文
- We added extra insulation in the attic to reduce our heating bills.
- This jacket has excellent insulation, so you stay warm even in very cold weather.
- The recording studio uses special sound insulation in the walls.
- The hot water pipes are covered in foam insulation to keep the water warm.
- The thick insulation inside the fridge walls helps keep the temperature low.
学習者向け例文
- The house has good insulation in the roof.
- He bought a coat with thick insulation for the winter.
- They put new insulation in the walls to keep the home warm.
- Foam insulation was used around the hot pipes.
- Sound insulation was added so the room is more quiet.
名詞
B2
action
2
process of installing insulation
The work of putting insulation into or onto something so that less heat, sound, or electricity can move through it.
用法パターン：
the insulation of [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners often do not clearly separate the material ("insulation") from the process or work of adding it. When you want to talk about the work or project, use patterns like "the insulation of the house" or "insulation of the roof", rather than just "the insulation" on its own.
類義語
insulating (A gerund/verb form often used similarly, especially in technical or project descriptions.)
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installation of insulation (Longer phrase that makes the idea of carrying out the work very explicit.)
対義語
removal of insulation (Describes carrying out the opposite kind of work, taking insulating material away.)
コロケーション
the insulation of older homes
|insulation work
|insulation project
|insulation costs
|professional insulation
|insulation upgrade
テーマ
construction
|technology
|environment
|housing
|work
例文
- The insulation of the new apartments will be finished by the end of the month.
- Government grants are available to support the insulation of older homes.
- Proper insulation of the roof can significantly cut energy use.
- The cost of insulation is included in the renovation budget.
- Insulation of exposed pipes is required before winter in this region.
学習者向け例文
- The insulation of the house took three days.
- They planned the insulation of the roof for next week.
- Good insulation of windows can save money.
- The company offers free insulation of old buildings.
- Insulation of the pipes will help in cold weather.
名詞
B2
state
3
protection from outside influences
A situation where someone or something is protected from what happens outside, such as problems, opinions, or changes.
用法パターン：
insulation from [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may overuse "insulation" where simple words like "protection" or "distance" are more natural. "Insulation" in this sense is common in written or formal speech, often in phrases like "insulation from X" or "provide some insulation against Y".
類義語
protection (Very general word; does not carry the specific idea of being "shielded" or "buffered" in layers as strongly as "insulation" does.)
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buffer (Highlights something that softens impact between two sides; often used similarly in financial or emotional contexts.)
対義語
exposure (Emphasizes being open and unprotected against outside influences or dangers.)
コロケーション
insulation from reality
|insulation from the outside world
|insulation from criticism
|insulation from market forces
|financial insulation
|emotional insulation
テーマ
psychology
|business
|society
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Her wealth gives her a certain insulation from everyday financial worries.
- Working in a small research lab can create insulation from the pressures of the market.
- The company’s long‑term contracts provide some insulation from price fluctuations.
- He used humor as a kind of insulation against criticism.
- The strict security rules create emotional insulation between staff and clients.
学習者向け例文
- Money can give people insulation from some problems.
- Good friends can be insulation from stress at work.
- The big company has some insulation from the crisis.
- His quiet life in the country gives him insulation from city noise and stress.
- Her strong family is her insulation from feeling alone.
文法
辞書形
insulation
IPA
GB/ˌɪnsəlˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪnsəlˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
in - su - la - tion （4音節）
Stress on 3rd syllable (la)
活用形
Noun
- Base: insulation
- Plural: insulation, insulations
関連語
Forms
insulations
noun
Core family
Related words
insulator
noun
Negative and opposite forms
uninsulated
adjective
Advanced or less common
insulative
adjective
表現
cavity wall insulation
1/kˈævəti wˈɔl ˌɪnsəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
insulation inside double walls
Insulation put into the space between two layers of an outside wall to stop heat leaving a building.
例文
- We had cavity wall insulation installed to make the house more energy‑efficient.
- Grants are available to help homeowners pay for cavity wall insulation.
- Cavity wall insulation can reduce heat loss through external walls.
electrical insulation
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl ˌɪnsəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
insulation that stops electricity flow
Insulation that stops electric current from moving where it should not go, for example around wires.
例文
- The plastic coating on the cable provides electrical insulation.
- Damaged electrical insulation can cause short circuits and fires.
- Engineers tested the electrical insulation before switching on the system.
insulation against risk
1/ˌɪnsəlˈeɪʃən əɡˈɛnst ɹˈɪsk/
fixed phrase
formal
protection from possible danger
Protection that makes bad things, such as money loss or damage, less likely or less serious.
例文
- Diversifying investments provides some insulation against risk.
- Strong cash reserves give the company insulation against risk during a downturn.
- Insurance offers a degree of insulation against risk for homeowners.
insulation from the outside world
1/ˌɪnsəlˈeɪʃən fɹˈʌm ðə ˈaʊtsaɪd wˈɚld/
fixed phrase
being shut off from others
A situation where a person or group is very separate from normal life and other people, and is not much affected by them.
例文
- Life in the palace gave the king complete insulation from the outside world.
- Working remotely can create a feeling of insulation from the outside world.
- The small village enjoys a kind of insulation from the outside world.
loft insulation
1/lˈɔft ˌɪnsəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
insulation in the roof space
Insulation material put on the floor of the space under the roof of a house to keep heat inside.
例文
- Adding more loft insulation is one of the cheapest ways to save energy.
- The survey showed that the house needed new loft insulation.
- Old houses often have very thin or missing loft insulation.
sound insulation
1/sˈaʊnd ˌɪnsəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
insulation that blocks noise
Insulation that is used to stop or reduce noise going through walls, floors, or ceilings.
例文
- The apartment has poor sound insulation, so we can hear our neighbors talking.
- Extra sound insulation was added to the ceiling to make the office quieter.
- Studios need very good sound insulation for recording music.
thermal insulation
1/θˈɚməl ˌɪnsəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
insulation that controls heat flow
Insulation that is used to stop heat moving from one place to another.
例文
- Good thermal insulation in the walls keeps the house warm in winter and cool in summer.
- The sleeping bag offers excellent thermal insulation even in freezing temperatures.
- Builders now focus on improving thermal insulation to cut energy costs.
thermal insulation
2/θˈɚməl ˌɪnsəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Material that stops heat loss or gain
A material that keeps heat from moving in or out.
例文
- The walls are filled with thermal insulation to keep the house warm.
- Good thermal insulation can lower heating costs.